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67.8 percent of Big Chimney residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 46.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Big Chimney population reached 395.

Out of 127 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	268	67.8
Employed	127	32.2
Employed in civilian labor force	127	32.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0